Car News
Valentines admit to sex in cars
The Great British reserve has gone out the window. From the first date kiss to making love, Brits are going through the pash gearbox in their cars – and 31 per cent of over 50s have owned up to having sex in their cars, according to new research by AA Personal Loans.
Ford reveals first pictures of new Mondeo
Ford has released the first images of the all-new Mondeo ahead of its world debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The dramatic all-new Mondeo is designed to raise customers' expectations for a car in this class through a combination of style, dynamics and technology.
Toyota delivers a finer Dyna
The Toyota Dyna gains more power and torque with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre D-4D engine for 2007. The new unit replaces the previous 2.5-litre D-4D engine in the Dyna range of dropside, tipper and chassis cab models and completes Toyota’s upgrade of all its LCV powertrains to meet Euro IV emissions standards.
Maserati Quattroporte Automatic arrives in the UK
The first twelve Maserati Quattroporte Automatic have arrived in the UK. Maserati dealers from all over the country gathered yesterday at five-star hotel The Vineyard at Stockcross where Maserati GB’s Managing Director Andrea Antonnicola symbolically handed over the keys.
Toyota Prius fleet helps build ultimate property map
A team of researchers has hit the streets with a mission – to build a comprehensive database of every commercial property in Britain. To carry out this massive task from street level, their employer is using specially adapted Toyota Prius hybrids.
Don’t drive your date away this Valentine’s Day
If you are planning to take a loved one out this Valentine’s Day, it may be wise to take a taxi or use public transport rather than the car, as research finds many couples argue over each other’s driving.
Dodge Demon concept debuts at Geneva Motor Show
The Dodge Demon Roadster concept car, which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, is a compact, nimble, two-seat rear-wheel drive “roadster with attitude”.
Nissan Micra packs up, prices down
Nissan is offering any Micra driver the chance to add more style to their car with three different accessory packs, Family, Styling and Technology, and save up to 60% at the same time.
BMW Group wins awards from private and business drivers
BMW and MINI have won the same category awards from What Car? and BusinessCar magazine, proving that MINI, BMW 5 Series and BMW 3 Series models are the right solution for private and business drivers alike.
BMW’s engine plant goes green
BMW’s engine manufacturing plant in Steyr, Austria, has boosted its green credentials by completing a new waste water free production process that saves 30 million litres of water a year.
BMW M Sport 3 Series Coupé and Convertible
The BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible ranges both have a new flagship model. The M Sport specification level is now the most dynamic and sporting incarnation currently available for the recently launched Coupé and Convertible ranges.
Lease a limo for keeps
Limousines have never been so popular, and the American Stretch limo is now a common sight around the country ferrying partygoers to clubs, hotels, theatres and any sort of venue one might imagine.
Myvi cleans up with continued cashback offer
Buying a brand new car is now even easier in 2007 with the great news that Perodua have extended their generous £1000 cashback offer on any new Myvi Sxi or Ezi until the end of March. This means that you can snap up a Myvi Sxi (manual) for just £6,799 OTR, or a Myvi Ezi (auto) for only £7,499 OTR and enjoy all the benefits of a modern, new car specification at an extremely competitive price.
All-new Mazda2 to debut at Geneva Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil the much-anticipated all-new Mazda2 at the Geneva International Motor Show. The world premiere will take place at 14:15 CET on Tuesday, 6 March at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show.
Plan your route to a better new car deal
With new 07 car registration plates just around the bend, the next few weeks could see over £800 million wasted as people drive their new cars off the forecourt.